medicines to control heart rhythm (such as lidocaine, procainamide, quinidine)

medicines to control seizures (such as phenytoin or carbamazepine)

succinylcholine or other muscle relaxants

water pills (diuretics)

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking rapacuronium?

You will be carefully monitored for side effects while you receive rapacuronium, and for some time afterwards.

What side effects may I notice from receiving rapacuronium?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

difficulty breathing or wheezing

fainting, dizziness or lightheadedness

fast, slow or irregular heartbeat

fever

pain, redness, swelling or irritation at the injection site

skin rash, hives or other unusual reaction

unusual muscle weakness or tiredness

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

flushing (reddening of skin)

nausea or vomiting

Where can I keep my medicine?

Rapacuronium is given only by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.